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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.16 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.16 and 196.79 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.16 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.16 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.16 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 88,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.31/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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